P.A.C.E. Project Kick-Off Meeting Held in Paris

The P.A.C.E. project officially kicked off on February 5 & 6 in Paris, France, bringing together project partners from across Europe for the first transnational meeting of the consortium. The event marked the beginning of a promising collaboration focused on achieving the project’s shared goals and establishing a strong foundation for the work ahead.

During the two-day meeting, partners introduced their organizations, shared their expertise, and discussed their roles within the project. The University of Patras (UPatras) was represented by members of our lab, who presented the university and highlighted its research experience, ongoing initiatives, and expected contributions to the P.A.C.E. project.

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for partners to review the project’s objectives, explore the structure of the work packages, and plan the upcoming activities. Through productive discussions and collaborative sessions, the consortium clarified responsibilities, timelines, and coordination mechanisms that will guide the implementation of the project.

Beyond the formal agenda, the kickoff meeting also strengthened the partnership among the participating organizations. The atmosphere was highly collaborative, with all partners expressing great enthusiasm about the launch of the P.A.C.E. project and the opportunities it offers for innovation and impact.

With the project now underway, the consortium looks forward to the next phases of collaboration, the development of new tools and resources, and the meaningful results that will emerge from this international partnership.

PRAISE Project Officially Launched in Nicosia, Cyprus

The PRAISE project officially kicked off on October 27th in Nicosia, Cyprus, bringing together project partners from across Europe to begin an exciting collaborative journey. The meeting marked the start of a shared effort to advance the project’s goals, establish strong cooperation among partners, and set the foundation for the work ahead.

During the kickoff meeting, representatives from all partner organizations had the opportunity to present their institutions, expertise, and planned contributions to the project. The University of Patras (UPatras) was represented by members of our lab, who delivered a presentation introducing the university, its research activities, and its role within the PRAISE project.

The meeting also served as an important platform for discussing the project’s work packages, timelines, and collaboration strategies. Through productive discussions and interactive sessions, partners aligned on the next steps and clarified the responsibilities that will guide the project’s implementation.

All partners expressed great enthusiasm about launching PRAISE and working together over the coming months and years. The kickoff meeting fostered a strong sense of collaboration and shared vision, with everyone excited about the opportunities and impact that the project aims to achieve.

With the project now officially underway, the PRAISE consortium looks forward to the upcoming activities, joint research efforts, and innovative outcomes that will emerge from this international partnership.

Concluding the 4th Transnational Project Meeting at Lyceum Manin in Cremona, Italy

On December 9-10, 2024, we successfully wrapped up the 4th Transnational Project Meeting of the RAISE project at Lyceum Manin, in Cremona, Italy, marking a major milestone in our journey toward fostering environmental awareness among students.

The event served as a dynamic platform for collaboration, where partners exchanged valuable insights and feedback on the final version of our virtual world—a cutting-edge tool designed to inspire and educate students on sustainability.

Over the course of two days, participants shared experiences, discussed next steps, and worked together to ensure the platform’s effectiveness in empowering the next generation of environmentally conscious learners. The spirit of teamwork and innovation was truly on display, reflecting the core values of the RAISE project.

huge thank you to all participants for their dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm. Your contributions have been instrumental in bringing this project to life and ensuring its long-lasting impact.

The RAISE project continues to show that through collaboration and innovation, we can shape a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come!

Important milestone of SIMOnS achieved in Vilnius


The second transnational meeting (TPM2) took place on the 12th and 13th of September and was hosted by the Vilnius College (VIKO), in Lithuania.

In the second gathering of SIMOnS, the team met at the Faculty of Technology and Design of Vilnius College (VIKO), in Lithuania, to discuss the overall progress of the project after having submitted the periodic report on August this year. 

The two-day meeting was held during the 12th and 13th of September, having covered all work packages, with particular focus on the educational content production (WP3.3) and the design and development of the mobile application (W.4.2). 

Members from Italy, Greece, Lithuania, Portugal, and Finland attended the event that was wrapped up with important contributions to start producing the content and developing the features of the app. Online presence of the project, especially on social media, was also highlighted to ensure an active role in digital communities. 

We want to thank our Lithuanian partners for the amazing organisation of this meeting, as well as their warm welcome and guided tour in Vilnius!

For more information, find the SIMOnS project:
Website: https://www.simonsproject.eu/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonsproject/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simons-project-0918a02b8/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SIMOnS-he3jl

Second Transnational Project Meeting of the GUESS project at Brno, Czech Republic – September 2024

The GUESS project partners had their 2nd Transnational Project Meeting at the Mendelu University in Brno, Czech Republic, on 12th and 13th of September 2024.

The meeting agenda include:

  • Welcoming and brief participants’ introduction
  • Overviewing the progress so far and what are the ongoing sub-activities
  • Discussing the 1st project task: “2.1 Identify the needs of university students”
  • Discussing the 2nd and 3rd project tasks: “2.2 Definition of the use cases” & “2.3 Definition of the digital content”. The partners evaluated the work that is done so far as well as our next actions.
  • Discuss the 3rd Work Package Deliverables, where the partners had the the opportunity to demonstrate the gamified use case and discuss the next steps for the development of the Gamified Environment.
  • Evaluation of the 3rd Work Package Deliverable so far and update on the future steps.
  • Discuss the 4th Work Package as well as the next steps and timeline for all partners.

Learn more about the GUESS project on the project’s social media:
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